Arranging Furniture in Small Spaces

Maximising space in small living areas can feel like a puzzle – but it’s a rewarding one! With the right strategies, any space can be both functional and inviting. Here are a few tips to make the most out of your small living area, and don't forget to check out our range of lounge chairs and coffee tables designed with compact spaces in mind.

Smart Arrangement Tips

1. Choose Multi-Functional Furniture

In small spaces, every piece has to pull its weight. Look for lounge chairs that offer comfort but with a small footprint, like the Knitting Chair & Rico Lounge Chair, which are ideal for cosy spaces without overwhelming them. The Passage collection of tables offer a flexible arrangement when grouped together, can double as side tables, and the smaller ones are also perfect to use as a stool.

2. Embrace Vertical Space

Think up, not out! Tall shelves and wall-mounted lighting free up floor space and can help keep areas open. This approach works especially well in rooms where every square foot counts.

3. Keep Furniture Proportional

It's obvious to say choose smaller furniture in proportion to the room but moreover look for pieces that feel light and allow visual flow through the room. For example chairs, sofas, and coffee tables that don’t reach all the way to the ground; pieces with legs that lift them up give the illusion of more space, as your eye can continue beneath them. Again, the Knitting Chair and Passage Tables are great examples of elevated designs that help keep your layout feeling airy and uncluttered.

4. Define Zones with Area Rugs

Area rugs help delineate spaces, especially in open-concept or multi-functional rooms. They can make a small space feel organised and intentional – a great tool for separating a lounge area from a dining space, for instance.

5. Let There Be Light

Lighting can make or break a small room. Consider a mix of natural light, if possible, with layered lighting that brightens up different parts of the room. Floor and table lamps are both great options, adding warmth without using up too much space.

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